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‘Resident Evil’ leads slow weekend
By Jake Coyle - Associated Press Writer
September 13, 2010
On a weekend that Hollywood was largely content to cede to football and late-summer barbecues, Sony-Screen Gems’ “Resident Evil: Afterlife” led the box office.
Award-winning ‘Earthwork’ movie made in Lawrence by KU grads finally makes its city debut
By Dennis Anderson
September 10, 2010
For a month two years ago, the farm at Pendleton’s County Market was the main set. Most in town likely remember Massachusetts Street being closed for a day of filming. Now the movie “Earthwork” is playing in Lawrence.
Adaptation of ‘Fire’ not as bright as ‘Dragon’
By David Germain - The Associated Press
September 10, 2010
“The Girl Who Played With Fire” feels like a hasty knockoff compared to the adaptation of the first book in Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson’s best-selling trilogy, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.”
High Drama: Film festival brings peek at mountain life to Kaw Valley
By Cathy Hamilton
September 9, 2010
There is a sizable contingent of local flatlanders who relish mountain sports. Thanks to those folks, the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Lawrence has snowballed the last nine years.
Irreverent Cuban movie promises zombie revolution
By Paul Haven - Associated Press Writer
September 5, 2010
What would you do if your entire city was taken over by flesh-eating zombies and communist leaders insisted it was nothing but a plot by U.S-backed dissidents to destabilize the government?
Bollywood making film about Jesus
Associated Press
September 1, 2010
The first Bollywood movie about the childhood of Jesus will be shot in the Holy Land in the coming months, Indian filmmakers said Tuesday.
‘Exorcism’ has slim lead over ‘Takers’
By David Germain - Associated Press Writer
August 30, 2010
The fright flick “The Last Exorcism” and the heist thriller “Takers” were in a photo finish for the top spot at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Piper native and KSU alum takes home Emmy for best supporting actor in a comedy series
Associated Press
August 29, 2010
Piper native Eric Stonestreet of “Modern Family” won the Emmy Award for best supporting actor in a comedy Sunday for his portrayal of a gay dad and partner who’s a boisterous spirit.
Moms go gaga over ‘Twilight,’ too
By Leanne Italie - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2010
Jill Etesse was hooked on the “Twilight” books the second she cracked the series opener. She ripped through the saga on paper and rented movie No. 1. Then the madness began.
Duvall, Murray and cast elevate ‘Get Low’
Eric Melin
August 27, 2010
Robert Duvall is an actor who can do stoic Southern characters in his sleep. He has always had a knack for playing the down-home philosopher who chooses his words carefully, and he’s as sturdy and subtle as ever in “Get Low,” a measured drama set in Depression-era Tennessee.
‘Expendables’ stays No. 1 with $16.5M
By David Germain - Associated Press Writer
August 23, 2010
Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables” fought off an onslaught of newcomers to finish on top of the weekend box office again.
Audiences will feel beaten by ‘The Switch’
By Eric Melin
August 20, 2010
Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston headline “The Switch,” which starts with a potentially adventurous sperm-donor premise and utilizes it as the backdrop for a tedious romantic comedy.
Study: Movie scenes with smoking on the decline
Associated Press
August 20, 2010
A new study shows that there’s less smoking depicted in movies in recent years.
Daniel Craig wants another shot at Bond: ‘It’s out of my hands. … If I get the call, I’ll be there’
Geoff Boucher/Los Angeles Times
August 17, 2010
The fiscal crisis at MGM has suspended the cinema spy’s license to kill and, as Los Angeles Times writer Steven Zeitchik has reported, there may also be some discord among the current creative team about the direction of the next film, which would be the 23rd in the storied franchise.
‘The Expendables’ seizes No. 1 spot
By David Germain - Associated Press Writer
August 16, 2010
Sylvester Stallone has proven that he’s not quite expendable yet at the box office.

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